Citywide street paving in Hoboken to be cut back during rush hour

Mark Maurer/Hoboken NowThe street paving effort at 14th Street and Washington in Hoboken will be curtailed during morning rush hour, according to the mayor's office.

The ongoing street repaving program on 14th, 15th and 16th streets in Hoboken will be curtailed during morning rush hour, the mayor’s office announced today.

Traffic has built up at various uptown intersections such as Bloomfield and Garden streets, the office said.

“Residents are concerned about the situation so this action was a necessary at rush hour periods,” Mayor Dawn Zimmer said.

Effective April 21, the City is altering the traffic flow in the area. Between Washington Street and Park Avenue, both 15th and 16th streets will be closed from 8 am to 12 pm. At 9:30 am, 14th Street between Willow Street and Park Avenue will be closed for paving. The traffic light at 14th Street and Willow Avenue will be in a blinking mode with six sheriff's officers and two Hoboken Police officers will direct traffic in the area.